Healthy Happy Life

Apr 10, 2026

Crisis Clinician Fellow Michael Casimiro combines personal experience and research to uncover the unexpected ways gaming can inspire growth, spark creativity, and build connection.

Mar 13, 2026

Mental health terms are everywhere online, but are we using them correctly? Clinical Counselor Heather Hurd breaks down how pop psychology can help and mislead when it comes to mental health.

Feb 13, 2026

Anxiety is a natural stress response that can worsen when we avoid fears. The Counseling Center explains how gradually facing them can retrain the brain to help reduce anxiety and support healthier coping.

Dec 5, 2025

We’re more connected than ever, yet hours of scrolling can leave our brains foggy and anxious. Brain rot is real and it’s shaping how we think and connect. Here’s how to recognize it.

Nov 7, 2025

College can be overwhelming, and students may struggle with intense emotions. CU Denver Crisis Counselor Amber Johnston explains why self-injury happens and how to heal and find support.

Oct 10, 2025

It's not just about baths, workouts, or taking breaks. Clinical Counselor Heather Aberle explains the importance of setting boundaries, being kind to yourself, and making choices that align with your values.

Sep 12, 2025

Do you ever feel like you're always doing more, yet still falling short? Clinical Counselor and Multicultural Specialist Avary Lin-Ye explores the cycle of self-doubt and perfectionism, and offers practical advice to help you reconnect with yourself.

May 2, 2025

Learn how college students can manage stress and build resilience by focusing on what they can control, such as mindset, time management, and self-care, while letting go of what is beyond their influence.

Apr 18, 2025

Feeling drained and unmotivated? The Student and Community Counseling Center has a quick guide to help you spot burnout early and offers simple ways to reset, recharge, and get your motivation back.

Mar 21, 2025

Loneliness in college is a very real and valid struggle. The CU Denver Student and Community Counseling Center identifies what might cause college loneliness and how students can combat it.

Feb 21, 2025

It's easy to feel overwhelmed as a college student, but the Counseling Center has an exercise to help! Dr. Matt Heermann explains how mindfulness helps reduce stress and improves mental health by focusing on the present without judgment.

Dec 6, 2024

Loss comes in different forms. Sometimes the grief that follows gets brushed off, but it is still grief nonetheless. The Counseling Center's Clinical Counselor Heather Hurd explains disenfranchised loss and offers ways to process losing a pet.

Nov 15, 2024

Emotional safety is the foundation of any healthy relationship from which trust and security are built. The Student and Community Counseling Center is here to help you identify patterns of people who may or may not be emotionally safe.

Oct 18, 2024

It's as scary as it sounds. What is doomscrolling and why do we do it? Crisis Coordinator Amber Johnston discusses how excessive scrolling through negative content affects us mentally and suggests what we can do to conquer the scroll.

Sep 20, 2024

The Counseling Center explains how mindfulness and meditation can help us to consolidate the information we're learning more effectively and suggests practices that can help with calmness and relaxation.

Oct 13, 2023

Read more about how the transition to Inspire will support your student experience, and what work the Office of Student Success is doing to ensure your time as a CU Denver Lynx is as smooth as possible!

Aug 18, 2023

Figuring out your major can be scary, but it doesn't have to be! Academic advising is available to all students and can bring you several steps closer to your degree. Nayzeth Landa shares her story as an undergrad who started out undeclared.

May 15, 2023

The Counseling Center's Jessica Jaramillo dispels common myths related to suicide, shares signs that might indicate that someone is struggling, and offers guidance on how we can support loved ones and engage in tough conversations.

Apr 10, 2023

Self-diagnosis occurs when we assert that we have a mental health condition without confirmation from a professional. There are pros and cons, but it's important to remember that mental health and diagnosis are complex.

Mar 20, 2023

An unfortunate constant, grief can present itself in many different ways. However, there are ways to deal with loss to help yourself and those around you. Jessica Jaramillo writes about her experience with grief and shares tips on how to cope.